Survey reveals concerns over mental health
Teenage mental health charity stem4 has reported findings from a poll of 500 12-to-16 year olds looking at mental health problems. Findings include: 79% of young people surveyed have reported feelings associated with poor mental health since starting secondary school; exam worries (41%), work overload (31%) and friendship concerns (28%) were the top anxieties recorded. A survey of parents found that: 35 % fear that poor mental health will leave their children unable to enjoy their teenage years; and 28% felt their children were liable to suffer from poor mental health as adults if they do not benefit from suitable support sooner rather than later.
Source: stem4 Date: 27 March 2017
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